Horror pic is based on R.L. Stine book

Siblings Sean Furst and Bryan Furst will produce along with longtime Stine collaborators Yvonne Bernard and Beth Hawk. Stine — best known for penning the “Goosebumps” series — will exec produce along with Jane Stine and Ann Blanchard.

“The Sitter” is focused on a young woman who takes a summer job as a nanny to a 4-year-old who hasn’t spoken for months and is seemingly haunted by something too horrible for words.

Furst Films, which has a first-look deal at Overture, is currently casting “Jar City” for Overture with Kip Williams directing. The shingle recently wrapped TV pilot “Tough Trade” for Epix and Lionsgate TV.